evenhandedly
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6.3
- adverb
- /ˌiːvənˈhændɪdli/
:
de manera imparcial
- The teacher graded the exams evenhandedly, ensuring that every student was treated the same.
- regulate evenhandedly
- laws applying evenhandedly
Examples
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The Court reiterated its view that laws applying evenhandedly to all clearly comply with equal protection.
Academic text (1997) -
A law that regulates evenhandedly does not discriminate on its face and is valid under the dormant Commerce Clause unless the burden imposed on such commerce is clearly excessive in relation to the putative local benefits.
Academic text (1999) -
However, these characters are more complex and more evenhandedly drawn, having positive as well as negative qualities.
Academic text (1992) -
The courts, which are bound to apply the law evenhandedly, should give the two interests equal dignity.
Academic text (2016) -
Rational criticism is best served evenhandedly.
Blog text (2) -
Interstate and intrastate transactions were treated evenhandedly under the Washington tax scheme.
Academic text (1995) -
On the other hand, it is a fallacy to assume the government will set rules and enforce them evenhandedly.
Blog text (22) -
So, in addition to decrying terrorists and their actions, Washington must work to resolve the underlying issues in dispute more evenhandedly.
Academic text (2005) -
Two central conflicts drive the story: the clash between the hippies and the rednecks, painted in Manichean terms, and the debate over nonviolence between Jean and Billy, presented evenhandedly.
Academic text (2017) -
Perhaps Iraq's elected politicians will muddle through, and perhaps the Iraqi army will, with U.S. support, develop the capability and motivation to act effectively and evenhandedly against insurgents and militias on all sides.
Academic text (2007)
Synonyms
483
1.0
In the same way or to the same amount
113
2.6
In a fair way because someone deserves it
100
1.0
In an honest way that treats everyone the same
61
4.5
To consider facts without personal feelings or opinions
20
3.4
In a fair and honest way
6
4.8
In a fair way without personal feelings or interests
6
6.0
In a fair way that gives everyone what they need
5
6.7
In a calm, fair way without strong feeling or bias
2
3.6
Without showing strong feeling or taking sides
1
5.2
Act in a fair way without personal feelings or unfair views
Antonyms
How Fair
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word evenhandedly comes from two simple words: even meaning 'level' or 'equal' and hand meaning 'a way of treating someone'. Think of holding both hands level so neither side gets more; that's why to act evenhandedly is to treat people fairly and without favor.